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I have been trying to find a reasonably priced hotjo mug for years now in the deep purple color. I saw a bunch of other colors or ones that looked close to the one I wanted but just couldn't find the exact one I wanted. Well, yesterday my wife gave me the best valentines day gift ever! Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a Raktajino to make.

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[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 16 points 6 months ago

those triangular-shaped coffee-mugs were really popular for a while in the 80s and 90s as they were supposed to be more difficult to tip over and/or spill the contents when being carried around/jostled. they were especially popular for those who liked to drive with their coffee, until it just became clear that i was simpler to design insulated mugs with lids.

[-] wjrii@lemmy.world 12 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

I think where they really shine is on a desk, where you’re not dealing with cup holders , but a wide base and low center of gravity gives you a puncher’s chance if you happen to bump into it while grabbing for a pen or a book or something.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago

The mug OP and I have about is also nice and heavy, which also makes it difficult to knock over.

[-] gregorum@lemm.ee 4 points 6 months ago

i always thought so, too. they also were always good for quickly picking up and putting down while full without worrying about spilling everywhere.

[-] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

This was my dad's "taking coffee to work" mug. His '83 Volvo didn't have cup holders, but did have a wide flat area between the driver and passenger seat where the parking break was located. I'm sure an after market cup holder could have been arranged but this worked well.

They were so popular that it was one of two options in ceramic mug blanks that we would glaze and kiln for school projects for father's day. We did vases for mother's day.

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